Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao prediction
The Primera División returns to the Spotify Camp Nou on Saturday, 22 November 2025, at 18:15 PM local time, where FC Barcelona will host Athletic Bilbao in Matchday 13. This encounter pits the domestic front-runners and one of the league’s historically robust visitors against each other: FC Barcelona sit second in the table with 28 points (9 wins, 1 draw, 2 defeats, goals 32:15) and an immaculate home record (5 wins, 0 draws, 0 defeats), while Athletic Bilbao occupy seventh place with 17 points (5 wins, 2 draws, 5 defeats, goals 12:13) and a modest away return (1 win, 1 draw, 3 defeats). The teams last met with a 3:0 victory in favour of Barcelona, and the head-to-head in the past five meetings reads 3 wins for Barcelona, 1 draw and 1 win for Athletic Bilbao. Managers Hansi Flick (FC Barcelona) and Ernesto Valverde (Athletic Bilbao) face a tactical test in a fixture that typically produces competitive football. Below follows a structured preview and our betting suggestions for the match.
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Main Tip: Both Teams To Score? Yes
Although Barcelona have a strong defensive and offensive record overall, Athletic Bilbao have demonstrated the capacity to score against quality opponents and they enter this fixture coming off recent positive results at home. Barcelona’s attacking output (32 goals in the league so far) suggests they will create chances and likely convert at least once, while Bilbao’s away form has been fragile defensively but not completely barren in attack. The odds for “Both teams to score — Yes” with Betwinner is 1.67.
Betting Tip 2: Barcelona Win – Tip 1
Barcelona boast superior league position, a far greater goal difference, and an unblemished home record this season (5 wins from 5 at the Camp Nou). Their recent form across competitions shows three wins, one draw and one defeat in the last five matches, indicating consistency and an ability to respond after setbacks. Athletic Bilbao’s away record (one win, one draw, three defeats) and a negative goal balance on the road reduce their likelihood of securing points in Barcelona’s stadium. Managerially, Hansi Flick’s side look better set up to control possession and create clear scoring opportunities, which should be decisive at home against Ernesto Valverde’s pragmatic units. The odds for this market is 1.46.
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Betting Tip 3: Over 2.5 goals
Barcelona have a strong scoring record and considering that the visitors can put up an attacking show on their day, both sides are likely to produce at least three total goals between them in this encounter. The combination of Barcelona’s attacking verve and Bilbao’s attacking a high-scoring contest is plausible.
Statistics for FC Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao
FC Barcelona team news!
FC Barcelona arrive at this fixture in a favourable position in the Primera División table: 28 points and second place after 12 matches, with a goal return of 32 scored and 15 conceded. Their home record is impeccable this season with five victories from five, which demonstrates both attacking potency and home dominance. Under Hansi Flick the team have recorded three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last five outings across all competitions, indicating solid form. The manager’s tactical set-up typically emphasises possession, positional rotation and high pressing; at the Camp Nou this often translates to territorial advantage and a strong chance creation rate. Those traits make Barcelona clear favourites in front of their supporters.
Athletic Bilbao team news!
Athletic Bilbao occupy seventh position with 17 points and a modest goal tally of 12 for and 13 against. Their away record is comparatively weak (1 win, 1 draw, 3 defeats), which will be a concern ahead of a stern trip to Barcelona. Over their last five matches across competitions Athletic have recorded two wins and three defeats, a sequence that suggests inconsistency but also the capacity to take three points when circumstances align. Ernesto Valverde’s teams are typically disciplined and pragmatic, seeking to minimise mistakes and exploit transitional moments; on this occasion, Bilbao may rely on organised defence and efficient counter-attacks to unsettle the hosts.
H2H statistics
In the most recent comparative sample of five meetings across all competitions, FC Barcelona have claimed three victories, there has been one draw, and Athletic Bilbao have won once. The last direct meeting resulted in a 3:0 win for Barcelona away from home, underscoring Barcelona’s recent upper hand in this matchup. Historical context and recent head-to-head trends favour Barcelona, particularly given their current home form.
Last results FC Barcelona
In their last five matches across all competitions Barcelona have recorded three wins, one draw and one defeat. This sequence underlines a generally positive form with a high level of competitiveness, while also showing they are not invincible and can be troubled on occasion.
Last results Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao’s recent five-match sequence shows two wins and three defeats. The pattern points to a team capable of occasional strong performances but lacking the consistency required to challenge at the very top on a sustained basis.
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Conclusion
Taking account of form, statistics and context, FC Barcelona are the clear favourites for this Primera División fixture. Their undefeated home run, superior points tally and more potent attacking output support a forecast of a home victory. Athletic Bilbao present tactical discipline and the potential to score, but their away record and relative inconsistency make an upset unlikely. Our consolidated view therefore reiterates Barcelona as favourites, with a recommended main bet of a BTTS? Yes, home win (Tip 1), along with at least three total goals.
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